Deer on grass

Bharata: The Bait of Attachment

The deafening roar of a raging lion filled the vicinity of the riverbank. A heavily pregnant doe felt as if her heart had plummeted into her stomach. Her breathing became heavier every second. Overcome with panic she spontaneously leapt across the Gandaki River to escape. As she flew midair, her premature fawn fell out, landing in the caressing water. But as the exhausted and depressed doe’s black hooves met the river’s other bank, she released her final breath. 

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Sriman Narayana rescuing Gajendra

Gajendra’s Surrender

Gajendra charismatically ushered his herd to the nearby river. Like any honorable leader, the elephant king patiently waited for each one of his subjects to quench their thirst.

At last, Gajendra waded in and began drinking. As he gleefully frolicked in the river, he suddenly felt something sharp in his feet.

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Nathamuni: Revealing the Priceless Treasure

The beautiful sight of the Govardhana hill welcomed Nathamuni as he woke up from a good night’s sleep. The Srivaishnava yogi quickly got up, remembering his delightful dream. Nathamuni’s family deity, Kaattumannar, had appeared and instructed Nathamuni to return to his hometown. As per Kaattumannar’s instructions, Nathamuni immediately left for Veeranarayanapuram along with his wife,…

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